Short Communication | Published: 30 July 2022

A note on the occurrence of Dillenia pentagyna in Uttarakhand, India

Harsh Bardhan Naithani, Praveen Kumar Verma and Anup Chandra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 45 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 35-37 | 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-5X8676 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present article records the presence of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. (Dilleniaceae) as an addition to the flora of Uttarakhand. A brief description along with photographs of leaves, flowers and a herbarium specimen is provided.

Keywords

Botanical exploration, Khatima, New addition, Terai East Forest Division

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Naithani, H.B., Verma, P.K. and Chandra, A., 2022. A note on the occurrence of Dillenia pentagyna in Uttarakhand, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 45(1), pp.35-37. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-5X8676

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 12 June 2022

Manuscript Revised on 25 July 2022

Manuscript Accepted on 27 July 2022

Manuscript Published on 30 July 2022

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